I ALWAYS ask for a discount. There are 7 or 8 H-D dealers within 100 miles of here (I sign up for all their newsletters), and one of them is usually having a sale of 10%-15%-20% off P&A at one time or another for some promotion. So I ask the dealer I'm at to match it. The usual reply is "Do you want to go to that dealer to buy the part?" To which I say "Sure, its a nice ride anyway!" Works 95% of the time.

I don't buy from Chester's unless it either a small purchase or a last minute need. I don't believe in the way they do business. I purchase most of my Harley needs online at Surdyke or get the the rest of my parts at Bikers Inc. two miles away.

Ed

What do you mean?

I feel I get better pricing over the Internet. If they want my business they should offer a discount, HOG member or not.

That's not just Chester's business model; that's all dealerships (Harley or otherwise) business model it seems. Hampton Road Harley does at least offer some good prices and discounts to our members here.

fwiw, I bought my '13 Street Bob from Chester's after looking at a pre-owned SB they had in inventory that would have actually cost more.

They have been fair to me, so no complaints.

Jody in Service is a great person to deal with.

You want a fair deal go to Peterson's North Store, 19400 NW 2nd Ave, Miami

They are no different in their "asking price" than any other dealer. Every now and then there will be a customer who will go for it, but anyone with half a brain knows that a counter offer is the next step. FWIW, there is a $5200 mark up on a Limited, plus holdback and factory to dealer incentives.

Profit is not a dirty word.

I've had service done on the bike at Petersen's North and at Chester's. Both have treated me fairly. If I need to buy a large $$ item, I will wait for HOG Discount day.

Me too